Welcome to my park bench from which we can notice and discuss the traces and signs of God's presence and activity in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Have a seat. Relax and take a look around. Something big is happening, and you are invited to participate.

Friday, April 21, 2006

Pittsburgh Presbytery meeting 04-06: 5. Vocational matters

Through the report of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry the Presbytery voted to receive five inquirers as candidates for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament: Caroline Becker (Hampton Presbyterian Church), Rebecca Cartus (Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis), Emily Miller (Southminster Presbyterian Church), Heather Tunney (East Liberty Presbyterian Church), and Tamara Yeager (Westminster Presbyterian Church).

Through the report of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry the Presbytery also approved Leslie Y. Boone (Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church) for ordination. Leslie will be a Chaplain for Medi Home Hospice.

Through the report of the Committee on ministry the Presbytery approved calls. My friend and colleague from New York state Dean Weaver has been called to be the pastor of the Memorial Park Presbyterian Church. Scott Hoffman has been called to be the associate pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley. Jay M. Hollinsworth has been called as pastor of the Swissvale Presbyterian Church.

God is constantly blessing the church by bringing people to new places and ways of service.